COLLECTIVE ACTIONS CREATE GLOBAL IMPACT Projects 2019 SPORT GRANT PROGRAMME
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SAFETY This programme area intends to ensure the safe conduct of motor sport events. Examples of areas in which funding can be provided are: Purchase of safety equipment for officials, drivers and circuits. Drivers’ and officials’ safety training. Facilities improvement, for example the updating of circuit safety features. Where an ASN proposes to conduct safety training programmes for officials and young drivers for the first time or has limited experience in this area, they are generally requested by the FIA to use an approved trainer such as an FIA appointed trainer or an FIA Regional Training Provider.
ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT The aim of this programme is to provide funding to ASNs that wish to improve and develop their internal organisational capabilities. Often the ASNs work with an external expert recommended by the FIA in order to complete the project. Examples of areas in which funding can be provided are: Sports Development Planning - strategic or business planning. Governance Reform. Management Training - leadership, project management, events organisation. Equipment Acquisition, for example purchase of hardware / software.
CLUSTER TRAINING Cluster training was introduced as a concept in 2015 with a pilot project to train scrutineers conducted in China. A ‘Cluster’ is defined as a small group of 3-5 ASNs who are geographically close and have similar training needs. Cluster training represents a cost-effective method of training which can foster cooperation between ASNs at a similar level of development. Content is delivered by a Regional Training Provider in consultation with the FIA.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY This programme area is intended to fund ASN projects related to campaigns, advocacy and social responsibility programmes, for example: Environmental Sustainability. Road Safety initiatives combining motor sport and education on road safety. Youth Participation. Anti-doping. Ethnic Diversity. Women in Motor Sport. Sport and Persons with Disabilities. Note that separate funding for dedicated road safety programmes is available through the Mobility Grant Programme.
FUNDING CRITERIA The maximum amount of funding that can normally be applied for under each programme area is as follows: Safety: €50,000 ASN Structure & Management: €50,000 Motor Sport Development: €50,000 Social Responsibility: €50,000 For a Cluster request, the amount of the grant depends on the number of countries involved in the project. Funds are only awarded on a «match funding» basis with the level of funding relief based on the country’s position in the World Bank Classification. 9
WORLDWIDE PROJECTS 2015 – 2019
OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS, WE MADE 308 AWARDS WORTH €14,079,612
EUROPE €4,667,689 33.2%
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA €3,031,706 21.5%
SUBSAHARAN AFRICA €2,041,418 14.5%
AMERICAS €2,141,165 15.2%
ASIA PACIFIC €2,197,634 15.6%
2015 – 2019 FUNDING BY PILLAR DIVISION € 4,019,449 (28.5%)
Safety Projects ASN Structure & Management Projects
€ 309,987 (2.2%)
Motor Sport Development Projects
€ 9,430,176 (67.0%)
Social Responsibility Projects
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2019 FUNDING BY PILLAR DIVISION Safety € 579,963 ASN Structure & Management € 73,000 Motor Sport Development € 2,196,882 Social Responsibility € 120,000
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“2019 sees the biggest range of projects across the 4 pillars since the grants programme started”
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SAFETY PROJECTS 2019
Americas: M exico page 28 Unite d States page 32 Urugua y page 33
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This year, there have been 13 grants awarded for Safety projects Between 2015 - 2019, 28.5% of funded projects have been within the Safety Programmme
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Europ e: Cze ch Re public page 23 Ireland page 24 Kazakhstan page 25 Lithuania page 27 Poland page 30 Unite d Kingdom page 31
Middle East: Ku wait page 26 Oman page 29
A sia Pacific: Australia page 22 Sub -S aharan Africa: Zimbabwe page 34
5.8K Total funding of €579,963 to Safety grants in 2019 worldwide
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ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 2019
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This year, there have been 2 grants awarded for ASN Structure & Management projects Between 2015 - 2019, 2.2% of funded projects have been within the ASN Structure & Management projects
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Unite d Arab Emirates page 36 South Kore a page 35
0.7K Total funding of €73,000 to ASN Structure & Management grants in 2019 worldwide
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2019
Nor t h Africa: Mauritania page 66 M orocco pages 40 & 68 Sudan page 77 Tunisia page 80
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Americas: Bahamas page 48 Costa Rica page 54 Dominican Re public page 57 Guatemala page 60 Honduras page 61 Paragua y page 70
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This year, there have been 44 grants awarded for Motor Sport Development projects Between 2015 - 2019, 67% of funded projects have been within the Motor Sport Development projects
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Europ e: Albania page 46 Belgium page 50 Cro atia pages 38 & 55 France page 58 Germany page 59 Nor wa y page 69
Romania page 71 Russian Fe deration page 72 Serbia page 73 Slovak Re public page 4 4 Slovenia page 74
Sub -S aharan Africa: Botswana page 51 Kenya page 63 Rwanda page 43 South Africa page 75 Tanzania page 79
Middle East: Cy prus page 56 Jordan page 62 Le banon pages 39 & 65 Oman pages 41 & 42 Syrian Arab Re public page 78 Unite d Arab Emirates page 45
A sia Pacific: Australia pages 37 & 47 Bangladesh page 49 China page 52 Chinese Taipei page 53 Kyrg y z Re public page 64 M ongolia page 67 Sri Lanka page 76
2.3M Total funding of €2,196,882 to Motor Sport Development grants in 2019 worldwide
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS 2019 Unite d Kingdom page 82
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This year, there have been 2 grants awarded for Social Responsibility projects Between 2015 - 2019, 2.3% of funded projects have been within the Social Responsibility Programme
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India page 81
1.2K Total funding of €120,000 to Social Responsibility grants in 2019 worldwide
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) AUSTRALIA
CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)
SAFETY
An upskilling initiative for officials working across grassroots motor sport. Designed to involve 30 participants.
With the aim of upskilling officials in grassroots motor sport, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) created a training programme for officials working across a range of grassroots motor sport disciplines. Thirty participants from developing national sporting associations across Asia would be given training designed to improve the consistency of officials across motor-racing disciplines. The ultimate aim of the initiative would be to improve the competency of officials and increase ASNs’ capacity to run safe and successful grassroots motor sports events. A cluster project reliant on the Australian ASNs’ wealth of experience as an educator, CAMS would serve as Regional Training Provider for the national sporting associations of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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SAFETY
CZECH REPUBLIC
Based around an innovative app., Rally4Now, a programme to boost event management at rallies.
THE AUTOCLUB OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC (ACCR)
With the aim of improving spectator safety incorporating better safety planning into their events, the Autoclub of the Czech Republic (ACCR) proposed to develop a custom-designed app. called Rally4Now to serve the needs of rally organisers and spectators alike. Designed to create clarity of communication during rallies, Rally4Now would allow event organisers to communicate directly with spectators, providing up to date information pertaining to audience safety. Preevent, the app. would allow for improved event safety planning. It was envisaged that work on the application would be endorsed by both the FIA Safety and IT departments. At the end of a projected three-year development cycle, the Rally4Now app. would be made available to other national sporting associations if desired.
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IRELAND
ROYAL IRISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB (RIAC)
SAFETY
An ambitious training project involving 500 marshals, 30 junior officials and eight trainers.
With the aim of rectifying a decline in the number of trained rally officials in Ireland in recent years, the Royal Irish Automobile Club (RIAC) proposed the creation of an extensive officials safety training programme to include training opportunities for 500 marshals, 30 junior officials, and eight trainers. The training programme, if successful, would result in a new generation of safety officials being available to ensure the consistent safe conduct of rally events across the country and the ASN would have a sizeable pool of trained officials from which to draw. By incorporating specific training for safety trainers, the RIAC programme would have positive ramifications beyond the current period and into the long term.
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A specialised training programme involving 15 participants focused on improving timekeeping skills at motor sport events.
AUTOMOTORSPORT FEDERATION OF REP. KAZAKHSTAN (AFRK)
With the aim of improving the competency of timekeepers working at the country’s 2019 FIA Cross Country World Cup event, the Automotorsport Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan (AFRK) developed a specialised training programme for 15 participants. With several years’ experience of running the Kazakhstan Rally as a round of the FIA Cross Country World Cup, the Automotorsport Federation’s activity would increase the competency of timekeepers on the event using a dedicated training path. Following the completion of the training programme, all on-event timekeepers would be able to operate within consistent parameters. The Kazakh national sporting association would work with the Emirates Motorsports Organisation, an FIA Regional Training Provider.
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KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB (KIAC)
SAFETY
A safety training initiative aimed at improving incident handling by medical teams and associated officials.
Aiming to improve incident handling by circuit medical teams and marshals, the Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC) planned to conduct a training programme for extrication, first aid and rescue for medical teams and associated officials. The programme would feature a Train the Trainer element for senior officials and the purchase of an FIA closed-car extrication trainer. The training would focus first on rallies and open road events before expanding to include circuit events. Following the delivery of the programme at the Kuwait Motor Town circuit in September and October 2019 the ASN reported: “This is the second joint training by two MENA RTPs, the Automobile and Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) and Emirates Motor Sport Organization (EMSO). Senior trainers from Skills and More and Motorsport Knowledge Institute, the training arms of the ATCL and EMSO, trained over a hundred Kuwaiti volunteer officials on safe delivery of motor sport events”.
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SAFETY
Investing in high-tech fire equipment and training officials in its use to improve safety at motor sport events.
LITHUANIA
THE LITHUANIAN AUTOMOBILE SPORT FEDERATION (LASF)
With the aim of improving fire safety provisions at motor sport events across the country, the Lithuanian Automobile Sport Federation (LASF) proposed to invest in the purchase of an IFEX fire-fighting system. Impulse Fire Extinguishing (IFEX) systems use small amounts of water in high velocity bursts to douse fires. With water vapour travelling at up to 120 metres per second, IFEX systems create a strong cooling effect suitable for motor sport applications. The versatility of the system is part of its appeal – IFEX systems are available in handheld and backpack forms, while larger versions can be fixed to motorcycles, ATVs, tractors, and helicopters. The purchase of the equipment would lead to improved fire safety standards at motor sport events in Lithuania, while also ensuring that local officials are trained in the use of up-to-date equipment.
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MEXICO
OMDAI FIA MEXICO (OMDAI)
SAFETY
Upgrading a circuit in pursuit of FIA Grade 4 homologation in order to increase access to motor sport across the country.
OMDAI FIA Mexico (OMDAI) proposed to upgrade a race circuit with a view to achieving FIA Grade 4 homologation. Mexico possesses just two homologated circuits and the ASN believes more tracks need to meet FIA standards in order for Mexico to host international-level competitions. Grade 4 circuits are deemed suitable for Category I Automobiles, Category II Automobiles with a weight/power ratio higher than 3 kg/hp, and historic cars. The specified improvements would help to increase the number of motor racing facilities in Mexico, thereby expanding access to motor sport across the country. The two-year project would also lead to improved national safety standards in Mexican motor sport.
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SAFETY
Implementation of a training programme to raise the capability of safety officials, with a focus on extrication training.
OMAN
OMAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (OAA)
With the aim of improving the capability of rescue and safety officials on events, the Oman Automobile Association (OAA) put together an in-depth rescue and safety training programme for on-event officials. The project was designed to focus on extrication training for rescue and safety officials, and the national sporting association aimed to invest in the purchase of an FIA extrication trainer to strengthen the initiative. In addition to the increased investment and the training programme itself, the OAA proposed to develop a separate Train the Trainer project designed to provide 35 participants with additional expertise in the fields of rescue and safety. To further enhance the programme, the OAA would work with the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban as its Regional Training Provider.
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POLAND
POLISH AUTOMOBILE AND MOTORCYCLE FEDERATION (PZM)
SAFETY
Improving safety at rallies, crosscountry, hill climb and circuit racing events through the purchase of a new First Intervention Vehicle.
At the end of 2018 the Polish Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (PZM) was in possession of two First Intervention/ Rescue Vehicles. However, both vehicles were aged and in poor technical condition and in a bid to improve safety standards at events across a variety of disciplines the ASN proposed to purchase a new FIV/Rescue Vehicle and up-to-date equipment. Following the purchase of the new vehicle and associated equipment the old vehicles would be retired. The PZM proposal continues a commitment to motor sport development that over the past number of years has seen the Polish ASN invest in new communications, software and GPS equipment and participate in the successful FIA European Young Women ‘Girls on Track’ programme aimed at boosting female participation at grassroots level.
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SAFETY
UNITED KINGDOM
Continuing the improvement of rally safety standards through expanded training programmes for officials.
MOTORSPORT UK
With the aim of continuous improvement in rally safety standards and the competency of officials to ensure the safe conduct of motor sport events, Motorsport UK set out to continue ongoing efforts to improve training opportunities for rally officials. Continuing work begun in 2018, the national sporting authority proposed to expand its efforts in the Event Safety Officer/ Spectator Safety Officer training programme and the oneday Rally Stage Commander Refresher programme while launching a new two-day Rally Stage Commander Training course for new and aspiring Stage Commanders. The new two-day programme would be open to 240 participants.
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U N I T E D S TAT E S
AUTOMOBILE COMPETITION COMMITTEE FOR THE UNITED STATES FIA INC. (ACCUS)
SAFETY
Improving the consistency of safety standards in US drag racing through a training programme for officials.
With the aim of improving safety standards in drag racing, the Automobile Competition Committee for the United States FIA Inc. (ACCUS) designed a training programme for 100 participants using the Train the Trainer concept as its base. The result of the programme would be improved safety standards through an increase in the number of qualified safety officials in drag racing, but it would have the added bonus of ensuring consistency of training standards across new and old recruits to the sport. Participants would gain additional expertise in the field of drag racing safety, sharing knowledge across the sport. The application was submitted by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and was fully endorsed by the national sporting association.
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SAFETY
Increasing safety levels at circuits through the purchase of a medical vehicle and related training for safety officials.
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AUTOMOVIL CLUB DEL URUGUAY (ACU)
In order to improve its ability to respond effectively to incidents on-event, the Automovil Club del Uruguay (ACU) applied for a grant assisting towards the purchase of medical equipment and to facilitate training programmes. The ACU intended to purchase an up-to-date medical vehicle to ensure an improved response to incidents on track. It also envisaged the development of a new officials’ training programme and planned to work with Mexican national sporting association OMDAI as its Regional Training Provider. The training programme would see six doctors and six paramedics trained in the use of the medical vehicle and its related equipment, with the ultimate aim of ensuring the highest level of medical care for motor sport events across Uruguay.
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MOTORSPORT ZIMBABWE (MZ)
SAFETY
Implementing circuit improvement to boost motor sport activity.
To ensure sufficient safety standards at motor sport events Motorsport Zimbabwe (MZ) proposed to undertake repair of the tarmac surface of the Breedon Everard Raceway, outside Bulawayo. The circuit has been affected by serious subsidence in recent years, and as such significant work was required in order for it to operate at the level expected of a professional race track. Following the improvements to the track surface and associated maintenance, the ASN’s planned circuit improvements would lead to increased participation in motor sports, further boosting the health of motor-racing in the country, and would enable the national sporting association to grow grassroots engagement.
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ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT
Capacity building within the South Korean ASN through a training and learning experience with Australian ASN CAMS.
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KOREA AUTOMOBILE RACING ASSOCIATION (KARA)
Organised with a view to improving the governance, structure, and operating procedures of the national sporting authority of South Korea, the Korea Automobile Racing Association (KARA) aimed to visit Australia to learn about best practice as it applies to the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS). Between four and six delegates from KARA would go to Australia to learn directly from their CAMS counterparts, with the aim of improving the administration of the South Korean sporting authority in several areas. CAMS is an FIA Regional Training Provider for Officials, Medical and Drivers, and has a long history of working with other ASNs on best practice with regards to training and development. Previously CAMS have shared their expertise with Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and the UAE, among others.
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EMIRATES MOTORSPORTS ORGANISATION (EMSO)
ASN STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT
Development of an e-permit system to improve event management in the MENA region.
In order to better manage the governance of events in the United Arab Emirates and across the MENA region, the Emirates Motosports Organisation (EMSO) proposed the development of a bespoke system for the issuing of e-permits. The system aims to improve both the management and governance of events across the Middle East and North Africa and initial roll-out would take place in the UAE. A one-stop shop for event applications and payments, the system allows for an open and transparent event management process that will ease the creation of regional sporting calendars. The UAE national sporting authority, EMSO, is an FIA Regional Training Provider for Officials and Drivers, and has long been integral to the continued development of motor sports throughout the region.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) AUSTRALIA
Developing the cross car concept across Asia through aiding ASNs in the region with implementation of the low-cost off-road category.
CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)
As part of its continuing campaign to foster the growth of motor sport across the Asia Pacific region, the Australian Confederation of Motor Sport (CAMS) in 2019 launched a cross car development programme in the region. The programme would see CAMS acting as a Regional Training Provider for ASNs in the region, assisting them on how to use the entry-level off-road cross car concept to maximum benefit and to implement cross car as the first step in the rally and off road pathway. The ASNs in the cluster that would receive support are Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, China and Mongolia.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) C R O AT I A
CROATIAN AUTOMOBILE & KARTING FEDERATION (CAKF)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Cluster training programme for karting officials from four Balkan countries.
The Croatian Automobile & Karting Federation (CAKF) aimed to create a cluster training programme for karting officials across a number of Balkan countries with the aim of increasing the number of licensed trainers in the region and to raise standards and harmonise training delivery. The programme would involve 40 participants. The initiative would build on the ASN’s past training activities, including the Train the Trainer programmes undertaken for the CEZ zone in 2017 and 2018. The programme would involve three other Balkan ASNs in the cluster: Slovenia, Kosovo and Bosnia & Herzegovina. As with CAKF’s past activities all countries within the cluster would be working with Motorsport UK, an FIA Regional Training Provider.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) LEBANON
Cluster training programme involving Jordan and Syria to develop a hill climb challenge for the region.
AUTOMOBILE ET TOURING CLUB DU LIBAN (ATCL)
Following a successful cluster programme in 2018 involving all countries in the MENA region across a range of topics, including the training of officials in an attempt to reinvigorate the Middle East Rally Championship, for 2019 the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) turned its attention to the hill climb discipline. Hill climb is a popular sport in the region with a great many competitors regularly taking part in a wide variety of events. In order to provide those competitors with a more focused target ATCL proposed to create a championship in the region. Working with the ASNs from Jordan and Syria the Hill Climb Challenge would involve 36 senior officials and 30-40 competitors from across the region. The project would include the development of technical and sporting regulations and senior officials training. The ATCL would be the RTP for the project and also take part. The ASN is an FIA Regional Training Provider for Officials and Drivers.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) MOROCCO
FEDERATION ROYALE MAROCAINE DE SPORT AUTOMOBILE (FRMSA)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Creating a cluster programme around an already successful officials’ training programme in order to allow three countries to organise baja events and a regional championship. To meet the demand for off-road competition in Morocco, the Federation Royale Marocaine de Sport Automobile (FRMSA) in 2018 launched an officials training programme focused on baja and cross-country events involving 40-50 participants. The aim of the activity was to improve competency of officials to enable safe organisation of events from the end of 2018 and organisation of events with neighbouring countries in the future. For 2019 the ASN proposed to continue the initiative as a cluster programme, working with the ASNs from Algeria and Mauritania. The programme would provide for the training of 55 officials. The aim of the activity would be to develop the competency levels of senior officials in the region in order that the three countries can organise local baja events, which can develop into a regional championship attracting local and international competitors. The cluster would work with the Automobile and Touring Club du Liban as its Regional Training Provider.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) OMAN
Continuation of a successful training programme for officials working at baja and crosscountry events, with a focus on the Gulf Challenge series.
OMAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (OAA)
In 2018 Oman Automobile Association (OAA) put its emphasis on training officials in safety during baja and cross-country events in particular the planned Gulf Challenge series. Fifteen to 20 senior officials and 30-40 middle level officials received training aimed at improving competency to enable them to run safe, efficient events. Following the successful 2018 programme, the OAA looked to continue the activity in 2019, this time as a cluster programme involving the ASNs of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. For the second edition training was proposed for 35 senior officials, again focused on the proposed Gulf Challenge series. The aim of the activity would be to develop the skills of the clubs’ senior officials to organise events in each country and to create the specific technical regulations for the championship. The cluster intended to work with Automobile and Touring Club du Liban as its Regional Training Provider.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) OMAN
OMAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (OAA)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Creating the MENA Karting Challenge competition to attract new participants to motor sport in the MENA region.
With the aim of further developing karting in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Oman Automobile Association (OAA) and the national sporting authorities from a number of MENA countries aimed to create a programme focused on attracting new participants to the sport. Focused on boosting karting participation, the MENA Karting Challenge would be a cluster project including national sporting authorities from GCC nations as well as other MENA countries. Emirates Motorsports Organisation would serve as Regional Training Provider for the programme.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) R WA N D A
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Instituting a transnational training programme to boost consistency among senior officials working in the East African Rally Championship.
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With the aim of improving training for senior officials working in the East African Rally Championship, the Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC) has developed a transnational programme designed to ensure consistency across all championship rounds in the EARC. The programme, which has been designed for 30 participants, is aimed at ensuring consistently high standards on all championship rounds, with the long-term view of encouraging more competitors and eventually more partners and investors in the championship. A cluster programme, the other national sporting authorities involved in the project are Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Further strengthening the programme are Motorsport UK, who will act as Regional Training Provider, and Motorsport South Africa, assisting their British colleagues.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) S L O VA K R E P U B L I C
SLOVAK ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR SPORT (SAMS)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Designing and implementing a training programme for scrutineers in circuit events and hill climbs in the CEZ region.
For a third consecutive year, the Slovak Association of Motor Sport (SAMS) planned to embark on programme aimed at improving training and development of scrutineers in the Central European Zone, with a particular focus on circuit events and hill climbs. The programme would continue to improve the competency and harmonisation of scrutineers and harmonise technical regulations in the CEZ region with input from FIA officials. While the project would be led by the Slovak Republic (SAMS), the national sporting authorities of Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland would also participate, with each nation sending four scrutineers on the training and development programme. The initiative would benefit all countries in the CEZ region.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) U N I T E D A R A B E M I R AT E S
Creation of a young driver training programme to advance the careers of emerging talent in the region in association with four regional ASNs.
EMIRATES MOTORSPORTS ORGANISATION (EMSO)
With the aim of developing regional talent and better preparing young drivers to develop their careers in motor sport, Emirates Motorsports Organisation (EMSO) created a young driver training programme for rising stars from the Middle East. The programme, designed to accommodate 18 participants, would draw on EMSO’s experience as an FIA Regional Training Provider for Drivers and Officials. A cluster project, the programme would also involve the national sporting authorities of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Participants would follow a wide-ranging curriculum designed to provide drivers with a range of skills needed to help develop their careers, improving their core competency in addition to focusing on career management and long-term development.
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ALBANIA
AUTOMOBILE CLUB ALBANIA (ACA)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Creating a cross car programme in order to develop grassroots motor sport in the country.
With the aim of encouraging grassroots motor sport in the country, the programme of the Automobile Club Albania (ACA) aimed to develop the FIA’s cross car category as the first step on the rally/off-road pathway. Cross car features a rear-wheel drive, single-seater ‘buggy’ type car built around a multi-tubular steel frame powered by a motorcycle engine. With low purchase and running costs and straightforward vehicle maintenance, cross cars can be driven on different types of surfaces (gravel, asphalt, ice) and on ‘easy to construct’ facilities. The category represents an accessible, affordable entry point for competitors interested in participating in local and national motor sport. The ACA programme would include the purchase of cross cars and timing equipment, the development of a training module and the launch of a new championship in 2020.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Aiding the development of young driver talent through support of Australia’s F4 Certified by FIA Championship.
AUSTRALIA
CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS)
Following the launch of the Formula 4 Certified by FIA category in Australia in 2015, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) launched a 2019 programme to provide additional support for the Australian F4 Championship, which across its five years helped boost the careers of a number of successful drivers including current FIA Formula 3 racer Liam Lawson and Supercars drivers Will Brown and Thomas Randle. However, the championship faced a number of challenges and the aim of the programme was to continue to foster development of Australia’s young elite driver talent and to provide a recognised pathway for young drivers to develop in open wheel racing. While the development programme addressed many of the difficulties faced, in September of 2019 the ASN opted not to hold an F4 Championship in 2020, with other development activities currently being discussed. CAMS is also an FIA Regional Training Provider for Officials, Young Drivers and Medical.
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BAHAMAS
BAHAMAS MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION (BMSA)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Further grassroots motor sport engagement through expansion of its innovative EduKarting programme.
In 2015 the Bahamas Motor Sports Association (BMSA) launched its EduKarting programme to create an awareness of motor sport by training school age students in the various skills associated with the discipline. Over the following three years the ASN embarked on successful expansions of the programme, including training young drivers to compete in the Formula Americas Kart Academy in 2017, planning the construction of a permanent race complex and introducing karting slalom to support EduKarting. BMSA’s 2019 activity continues the development of the EduKarting programme, which now has 550 participants overall and 60 competitors taking part. The BMSA would provide a safe environment in which people could race karts and would continue the racing development of young people from disadvantaged communities. The ASN has also now trained 20 people from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force as trainers.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Launch of a nationwide talent search to encourage motor sport participation, grow grassroots motor sport and discover new racing talent.
BANGLADESH
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF BANGLADESH (AAB)
The Automobile Association of Bangladesh (AAB) aimed to grow grassroots motor sport by implementing an ambitious nationwide talent search involving youngsters aged 5-15 in motor sport activities, on and off the track. The initiative would visit all Bangladesh’s divisions, Barisal, Chittagong, Mymensingh, Khulna, Rajshaji, Rangpur and Sylhet, concluding with a grand final in the capital, Dhaka. Two Playseats would be used to assess drivers in the target age group, with the programme accessible to youngsters from every socioeconomic background. Three drivers from each selection event would progress to the final, during which the ASN would also have displays to attract over16s to other motor sport vocations and to promote road safety, FIA Women in Motorsport and the FIA’s Action for Environment programme. The ASN targeted 3,500-7,000 participants in the divisions and 5,000-10,000 for the final.
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BELGIUM
ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE BELGIQUE (RACB)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Growing grassroots motor sport through the introduction of the cross car concept to the Belgian competitive landscape.
The Royal Automobile Club de Belgique (RACB) has undertaken a number of successful grant-assisted development programmes since 2015, including the purchase of appropriate safety equipment for its motor sport safety officials, rally safety improvement and the creation of an indoor karting initiative. The Club’s latest programme was developed to grow grassroots motor sport through the introduction of the cross car concept to the Belgian competitive landscape. Thirty competitors would participate in the RACB’s inaugural cross car championship season. The championship would comprise six rounds for junior and senior categories and would represent the first step on the off-road competition ladder.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Introducing the cross-country concept to a country with a deep tradition of off-road competition.
B O T S WA N A
BOTSWANA MOTOR SPORTS (BMS)
With off-road competition forming the bulk of motor sport competition in Botswana, and with demand for the category growing in the country, Botswana Motor Sports (BMS) looked to launch a pilot cross-country event to begin the process of introducing the lowcost off-road concept to motor sport enthusiasts in the territory. Ten officials and six competitors would participate in the pilot, which would train officials in safety and event organisation ahead of a planned championship for 2020. As with its 2016 grant-assisted development programme designed to establish a long-term plan of sporting goals for the country’s motor sport industry the ASN would work with Motorsport South Africa (MSA) as its Regional Training Provider.
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CHINA
FEDERATION OF AUTOMOBILE AND MOTORCYCLE SPORTS OF PEOPLE OF CHINA (CAMF)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
A large, country-wide initiative to introduce young people to karting and to uncover potential racing stars of the future.
In 2018, China’s ASN the Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of People of China (CAMF) launched an innovative talent search for prospective young karters called the FIA Finding Talent Programme. In the first year of activity five events were held in cities across the nation. Each event consists of one day of training and two days of competition, with the training being assisted by the race directors of the Chinese Karting Championship and the Chinese Touring Car Championship. Following a successful first season, CAMF proposed to run the programme again in 2019, targeting the involvement of more than 2,000 children (with a goal of 30% female participation) in order to further develop grassroots motor sport across the country.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Creating and developing a major gymkhana championship across Asia involving nine ASNs.
C H I N E S E TA I P E I
CHINESE TAIPEI MOTOR SPORTS (CTMS)
Following the successful grant-assisted launch of a grassroots programme to attract more people to participate in motor sport through low-cost gymkhana events, the Chinese Taipei Motor Sports (CTMS) established a multiple-round Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship in 2017. This process involved the establishment of a set of regulations, preparation of the championship rounds, and communication of the project goals to other Asia Zone ASNs in order to build support for the competition. Following a second successful season in 2018, the ASN aimed to continue the activity, again supported by the grant programme with championship events being staged across five countries, in Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and India. The programme would involve the expansion of the gymkhana concept more widely across the region, involving nine ASNs and a total of 32 competitors.
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C O S TA R I C A
AUTOMOVIL CLUB DE COSTA RICA (ACCR)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Fostering future motor sport stars through youth talent development programme.
In 2019 the Automovil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR) aimed to build on the success of the ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ karting scheme begun in 2016. The grant-aided programme was launched to encourage grassroots motor sport in the Central American nation by providing support to young karting drivers, offering them the chance, through two selection events, to receive training and to take part in a national karting championship. Over the following two years 130 young drivers participated in expanded versions of the programme and this year the ASN planned for some 80 youngsters to take part in the 2019 edition of ‘Stars of Tomorrow’. Those who performed best would have the opportunity to compete at the second, higher level.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Raising driving standards among young competitors through a dedicated youth training programme with further improvement possible at Croatia’s Olympic Academy.
C R O AT I A
CROATIAN AUTOMOBILE & KARTING FEDERATION (CAKF)
This year the Croatian Automobile & Karting Federation (CAKF) sought to continue its Young Driver Training Programme. The initiative was launched in 2018 with the aim of improving the skill level of young drivers through training across a range of topics targeted towards boosting their career in motor sport. In the first year of the scheme 50 youngsters participated in the programme and in 2019 a further 50 drivers would participate in the initiative. An interesting aspect of the programme is that drivers identified as potential future trainers themselves are afforded an opportunity to further develop their skills at Croatia’s Olympic Academy. Participants are also encouraged to become Road Safety Ambassadors.
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CYPRUS
CYPRUS AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (CAA)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Uncovering new racing talents and promoting motor sport engagement through young driver development.
The Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA) this year planned to launch a young driver development programme for 25 participants with the aim of improving the competency of young competitors in the country and supporting them as they advance in their motor sport careers. The initiative was designed to follow the model of the successful programmes held in Lebanon, Jordan and Morocco and trainers will be provided from the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban. The selected winners will have the opportunity to test in F4 in the UK and the possibility to have an F1 academy assessment. The young driver programme follows on from past CAA activities such as last year’s attendance at the FIA European Rally Safety Seminar which in turn led to the training of more than 350 officials in the safe conduct of rally events.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Promoting grass roots sports through a karting development programme aimed at experienced and novice drivers.
FEDERACION DOMINICANA DE AUTOMOVILISMO (FDA)
Following its successful 2018 programme involving safety training for 70 circuit officials, scrutineers, race directors and stewards involved in touring car racing, this year the Federacion Dominicana de Automovilismo (FDA) placed the focus on drivers through the formulation of a training programme for kart racers. Targeted at both senior drivers and novice racers the programme, once launched, would involve 60 participants with the aim of strengthening grassroots motor sport in the country. As with the FDA’s officials training programme the new karting initiative would see the ASN working with the Automovil Club de Costa Rica (ACCR) which would provide the training.
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FRANCE
FEDERATION FRANCAISE DU SPORT AUTOMOBILE (FFSA)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Continuing a 25-year tradition of supporting emerging talent through the highly successful Rallye Jeunes young driver programme. The Federation Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA) this year proposed to continue support for its highly successful Rallye Jeunes progamme, which celebrated 25 years of existence in 2019. Created in 1994 to support emerging rallying talent the programme detected and trained multiple World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier, as well as a host of other talented competitors who have gone on to successful careers. The FFSA has utilised FIA grant assistance to support the programme since 2016. Open to 18-25 year old French nationals and holders of a driving licence, the 2019 Rallye Jeunes provided for a number of selection events, after which the 40 fastest candidates would participate in a National Final. At the end of the National Final, the winners would join the FFSA 2020 Youth Rally Team and would have the chance to compete in the French Junior Rally Championship at the wheel of a Ford Fiesta R2J prepared by the FFSA Academy.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Continuation of the DMSB Academy programme to raise the competency of existing motor sport officials and to attract new officials to the sport.
GERMANY
DEUTSCHER MOTOR SPORT BUND E.V. (DMSB)
Deutscher Motor Sport Bund E.V. (DMSB) proposed to continue the work of the DMSB Academy the programme established to train existing motor sport officials and designed to encourage those interested in the sport to become officials. The Academy concept began in 2015, with the aim of improving the training the DMSB offered to motor sport officials by relying less on external platforms to share information and to provide stronger teaching courses with an emphasis on on-site safety training. Since then the ASN has each year taken advantage of grant assistance to refine and continue the programme. For 2019 the DMSB proposed for 100 new training participants and for 500 officials who would take part in retraining exercises, once again with the aim of increasing the competency and number of officials. The DMSB is an FIA Regional Training Provider for Officials and Medical.
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G U AT E M A L A
AUTOMOVIL CLUB DE GUATEMALA (ACG)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Expansion of the ACG’s long-term plan to grow grassroots motor sport to include a multi-level karting programme with top drivers heading to national championship competition. For more than six years the Automovil Club de Guatemala (ACG) has pursued a long-term plan to develop grassroots motor sport in the country, beginning with a programme to grow grassroots motor sport events, introduce mandatory theoretical safety classes for all auto and kart drivers and train officials and volunteers. In 2018 the ASN then launched its ‘Race School’ initiative to promote participation of grassroots categories in national championship events to increase participation by 25%. For 2019 the ASN proposed to expand the programme to include a multi-level karting programme. At the end of the programme 30 participants would go into a national karting championship, and overall 180 participants would be trained in karts and touring cars.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Development of a karting programme aimed at younger children in order to grow grassroots motor sport participation.
HONDURAS
ASOCIACION HONDURENA DE AUTOMOVILISMO DEPORTIVO (AHAD)
Following its 2016 initiative to partner with two other ASNs, Club Automovilistico de Nicaragua (CAN) and Automovil Club de El Salvador (ACES) and undertake a cluster training programme for race directors, stewards and marshals, predominantly in karting, in 2019 Asociacion Hondurena de Automovilismo Deportivo (AHAD) targeted the launch of a programme to encourage more people to compete in the karting category. The programme would see the ASN develop a karting school for 15 participants. The focus of the programme would be on younger competitors as the ASN has found that at present most of the drivers taking part in kart racing in Honduras are young adults. The ASN planned to work with OMDAI FIA Mexico as its Regional Training Provider. At the end of its first year of operation the programme would culminate in a three-race championship.
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JORDAN
THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF JORDAN (RACJ)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Continuation of a young driver training programme designed to detect racing talent for the future.
In 2018 the Royal Automobile Club of Jordan (RACJ) launched a young driver training programme to improve the level of skill among emerging racers and to support them in the development of their motor sport careers. With a maximum 30 participants the programme would follow the model of the successful programme held in Lebanon with trainers being provided by the Automobile and Touring Club du Liban (ATCL). Following a successful first edition of the programme the RACJ intended to run the initiative for a second time in 2019. Thirty-six participants would be chosen and once again the Jordanian ASN would work with the ATCL to deliver a broad curriculum designed to give the young drivers the tools they need to progress their careers in motor sport. The top drivers in the programme would also have the opportunity to test an F4 car and would have a chance to test at the Renault F1 Academy.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Launch of a karting slalom and the Girls on Track programme in order to boost participation in grassroots motor sport, particularly among females.
K E N YA
KENYA MOTOR SPORTS FEDERATION (KMSF)
In a bid to raise the level of participation at the entry level of motor sport, the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) developed a programme to launch a karting slalom competition aimed at attracting a broad spectrum of young competitors to the discipline. The KMSF then intended to use the four karts and associated equipment obtained for the karting slalom to launch a Girls on Track programme in Kenya with the aim of growing female motor sport participation in the country. Both programmes would be aimed at the 11-15 age group. The ASN hoped to involve 40-50 participants in the projects, with events taking place in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa. The ASN is intending to work with the Motorsport South Africa as its Regional Training Provider.
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KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
AUTO MOTOR SPORT AND ROAD SAFETY FEDERATION
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Launch of a comprehensive programme to develop grassroots motor sport via a multi-disciplinary entry-level championship.
In order to foster a culture of motor sport in the country the Auto Motor Sport and Road Safety Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic developed a multi-disciplinary grassroots championship designed to boost participation across the country. Focusing on low costs at the entry level of motor sport, the ASN intended for the championship to feature cross car, karting, auto slalom and gymkhana. The championship programme would feature 20 competitors as well as 20 officials. The ultimate aim of the activity is to develop grassroots competition with a view to developing disciplines such as cross-country in the future. The ASN intended to work with Motorsport UK as its Regional Training Provider. The programme would also feature a pilot event.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Continuation of a well-established young driver programme that has formed the model for others around the world.
LEBANON
AUTOMOBILE ET TOURING CLUB DU LIBAN (ATCL)
In 2016 the Automobile and Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) launched a young driver training programme to detect emerging motor sport talents and to support the career development of aspiring drivers. The programme featured a broad curriculum focused not only on track skills but also career management, sponsorship, fitness, nutrition and media training. With graduates of the programme going on to success in Formula 4 in the UK as well as a variety of other series, the initiative was repeated in 2017 and 2018 with some 90 drivers being trained. For 2019 the ATCL proposed an expanded fourth phase of the highly successful programme, this time with 46 participants. Following completion of the programme the winners of Phase IV would test F4 and have the possibility to test in the Renault F1 Academy or would attend an intensive karting training camp. The ASN is an FIA Regional Training Provider for Officials and Drivers.
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M A U R I TA N I A
FEDERATION MAURITANIENNE DES SPORTS MECANIQUES (FMSM)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Launch of a cross car programme including vehicle purchase, the training of officials and the organisation of a trial event.
Beginning in 2016, the Federation Mauritanienne des Sports Mecaniques (FMSM) embarked on a series of programmes designed to boost safety at motor sport events in the country through the training of officials. These efforts were aimed in large part at off-road events, a popular pursuit in Mauritania. For 2019, the ASN continued to focus on the off-road discipline, but this time turned its attention to developing grass roots competition in the country. In order to do this the FMSM aimed to launch a cross car programme including the purchase of vehicles, training for officials who would be involved in the category and the organisation of trial event involving 20 officials and 20 competitors. FMSM intended to work with the Automobile and Touring Club du Liban as its Regional Training Provider.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Undertaking a study to examine the possibility of developing a motor sport facility for karting and drifting.
MONGOLIA
MONGOLIAN AUTOMOBILE MOTORCYCLE SPORTS FEDERATION (MAMSF)
For its first application to the FIA Sport Grant Programme the Mongolian Automobile Motorcycle Sports Federation (MAMSF) focused on the growth of grassroots motor sport in the country. The ASN proposed to undertake a planning study relating to the development of a new motor sport facility for karting and drifting. The aim of the activity is to enable the MAMSF, with assistance from a Regional Training Provider, to develop safe motor sport in the country. The ASN is intending to work with the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport as its Regional Training Provider.
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MOROCCO
FEDERATION ROYALE MAROCAINE DE SPORT AUTOMOBILE (FRMSA)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Continuation of an established and successful driver training programme aimed at advancing the careers of young competitors in the country.
In 2018 the Federation Royale Marocaine de Sport Automobile (FRMSA) embarked on a young driver training programme in association with two clustered ASNs, Algeria and Mauritania, involving 30 participants. The aim of the activity was to improve the skill level among young drivers and support them in the development of their careers. Following the successful implementation of the programme from June 2018 onwards, the FRMSA proposed to proceed with a second phase of the programme in 2019. The initiative would again involve more than 30 participants. The programme would see the ASN work with the Automobile and Touring Club du Liban, which would provide trainers to deliver a broad curriculum designed to help young competitors further their ambitions. The winners will test F4 and they have a chance to test in the Renault F1 Academy.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Creating a multi-level driver training programme to raise the standard of competency across the motor sport spectrum.
N O R WAY
ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF NORWAY (KNA)
The Royal Automobile Club of Norway (KNA) launched a driver training programme in 2015 and over the years has continued to progress and expand the programme, adding a ‘Girls with Speed’ element in 2016, catering for 150 participants in 2017 and more than 700 entry-level participants in 2018. The KNA proposed to continue the highly successful programme in 2019, further expanding involvement to cater for 900 participants at entry level and 30 elite participants. The ultimate aim of the activity is to improve the competency levels of young drivers at all levels and increase their awareness of the importance of physical fitness, nutrition, mental coaching, technical understanding, media relations and safety.
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PA R A G U AY
TOURING Y AUTOMÓVIL CLUB PARAGUAYO (TACPY)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Implementing a recruitment drive for technical officials and delegates to work across motor sport events in Paraguay and to purchase new equipment. With the aim of strengthening the number of technical officials and delegates, and their capability, the Touring y Automovil Club Paraguayo (TACPY) proposed a recruitment drive intended to improve technical management of events. In addition to seeking new technical talent to work across motor sports events in Paraguay, TACPY would purchase new scrutineering tools and develop an enhanced training programme. The training programme would accommodate 50 participants and would aim to improve the competency of technical officials. It would also attract new technical delegates into national and grassroots motor sport with a view to ensuring the long-term health of motor sport in the country.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Developing an e-karting centre to improve access to grassroots motor sport among 7-12-year-olds in Romania.
ROMANIA
AUTOMOBIL CLUBUL ROMAN (ACR)
Following 2018’s successful creation of a grassroots e-karting programme which was shown to have increased interest in motor racing among school-aged children, the Automobil Clubul Roman (ACR) planned to develop an e-karting centre aimed at improving access to motor sport for young people in Romania. The centre would focus on the 7-12-year-old age group, and would serve as an accessible entry point to motor sport. Having previously put its trainers through a Train the Trainer programme run by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, ACR would use its own trainers at the facility. The e-karting centre would accommodate 60 karters and 20 officials, and would assist in strengthening grassroots motor sport across Romania while directly engaging the next generation of fans and driving talent.
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R U S S I A N F E D E R AT I O N
RUSSIAN AUTOMOBILE FEDERATION (RAF)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Creating a young driver programme to promote racing talent, with a Formula 4 test on offer for the most successful participants. With the aim of developing regional talent and better preparing young drivers to develop their careers in motor sport, the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) planned to create a young driver training programme for local racing talent. The programme, designed to accommodate 25 participants, would be modelled on the successful driver development programme designed and implemented by Lebanon, Jordan, and Morocco. Trainers would come from the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban. Participants would follow a wide-ranging curriculum designed to provide drivers with a range of skills needed to help develop their careers, improving competency while also taking a holistic approach to career management and development. Selected winners would also be given the opportunity to take part in an F4 test in the United Kingdom and the chance of a Renault F1 academy assessment.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Developing a training programme for senior officials to improve incident handling and event and safety planning across the motor sport spectrum in Serbia.
SERBIA
AUTO-MOTO ASSOCIATION OF SERBIA (AMSS)
Following the success of 2018’s senior officials event management programme, which saw the Serbian national sporting authority focus on safe and effective event organisation, the Auto-Moto Association of Serbia (AMSS) proposed to expand in its efforts to train senior officials. Working with Motorsport UK as their Regional Training Provider, AMSS would train 30 senior officials in best practice as it relates to event planning, safety planning and incident handling. The stated aim of the national sporting authority is to improve the competency of officials working on motor sport events across the country, with the additional goal of attracting more officials to the sport in the longer term, and training new recruits to the highest level.
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SLOVENIA
AUTO SPORT FEDERATION OF SLOVENIA (AS2005)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Continuing the development of a homologated circuit and ancillary facilities to increase access to motor sport for young competitors.
Since 2016, the Auto Sport Federation of Slovenia (AS2005) has been working on a long-term, multi-phase project to develop a circuit and obtain FIA homologation. The long-term goal is to increase access to motor sport for emerging racing talent across the country by creating a dedicated facility in which to nurture and train young drivers. The past three years have seen ongoing efforts to develop the circuit and surrounding facilities, while in 2018 grant funding was used for both the acquisition of relevant equipment and the creation of a training programme for officials. A longterm project for the Slovenian ASN, this year’s activity would continue the development of the circuit and ancillary facilities. In 2019, the FIA would also visit the circuit to observe ongoing works and to discuss progress with the national sporting authority.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
SOUTH AFRICA
Launching a wide-ranging and innovative e-gaming project to encourage youth engagement with motor sport in a low-cost environment.
MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA (MSA)
With the aim of attracting new participants to the world of motor sports at grassroots level and identifying future talent, Motorsport South Africa (MSA) developed a nationwide e-gaming project. Based across 12 locations, and with a target of 200 participants per site, the e-gaming project would benefit from the ASN’s experience as an FIA Regional Training Provider for Officials and Drivers, with past learnings being applied to the design of the gaming project, giving participants an entertaining active educational environment. Following completion of the programme, the most successful participants from around the country would be given the opportunity to take part in MSA’s existing talent search programmes and associated training and development.
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SRI LANKA
CEYLON MOTOR SPORTS CLUB (CMSC)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Creating an online racing championship to be run in schools across the nation to boost youth involvement in motor sport.
With the aim of boosting motor sport engagement among students and young people, the Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) created an online racing championship to be run in schools across Sri Lanka. Designed for 1200 participants, the online championship was developed with a view to both increasing engagement in motor sport and creating opportunities for students and young people to develop their existing skills and interest in racing. The online championship would conclude with a nationwide inter-schools final. Following the conclusion of the online final, the ASN would then work with the FIA to help transition the winners into real world motor sport, creating learning and training opportunities where appropriate.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Bringing affordable competition to Sudan through the launch of the cross car category via a trial event and the purchase of related equipment.
SUDAN
SUDANESE AUTOMOBILE AND TOURING CLUB (SATC)
With the aim of boosting participation in grassroots motor sport across the country, the Sudanese Automobile and Touring Club (SATC) formulated a programme to develop the FIA’s cross car category as the first step on the rally/off-road ladder in Sudan. The series comprises buggy-style single-seater cars constructed used multi-tubular steel frames powered by motorcycle engines and featuring rear-wheel drive. As vehicles that are comparatively cheap to both buy and run, and with non-specialised maintenance needs, cross cars are an ideal solution to developing low cost off-road motor sport. The SATC’s programme would provide for the acquisition of timing equipment in addition to the vehicles themselves, and would feature the development of a trial event involving 20 officials and 20 competitors taking part in a low-cost off road/ rally event. The Automobile et Touring Club du Liban would work with the SATC as its Regional Training Provider.
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SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
SYRIAN AUTOMOBILE CLUB (SAC)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Training officials in the management of a karting circuit.
In 2019 the Syrian Automobile Club (SAC) developed a programme aimed at training its officials in karting circuit management. As part of the initiative, 15 participants from SAC would visit a karting facility in Oman to be taught the principles of kart circuit management during theoretical and practical sessions. Of these, 8 would also attend a Train the Trainer session in order that they could then train their own local officials back in Syria. SAC would be supported in this programme by Regional Training Provider the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban, as well as by karting experts from Oman. Notwithstanding a difficult situation in Syria, SAC would like to further develop motor sport, in particular a permanent karting circuit in Syria, attracting a new generation to the sport and bringing the community together. SAC envisages the circuit being up and running in 2020 with a view to launching a national championship in 2021.
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MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Developing an accessible and affordable 4X4 discipline to meet demand for off-road competition and training officials for the new competition.
TA N Z A N I A
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA (AAT)
With the aim of providing the country with a new motor sport opportunity for competitors that is both accessible and affordable, the Automobile Association of Tanzania (AAT) proposed to introduce a new 4x4 discipline. AAT would work with Motorsport South Africa as its Regional Training Provider and the work would encompass event creation and a training programme for officials. As part of the project, AAT representatives, guided by MSA officials, would visit Zimbabwe to further their eventspecific training, to better understand best practice in event creation and to boost their organisational skills. With Tanzania already a round of the African Rally Championship, the national sporting authority’s overall goal is to boost engagement in motor sport on a national level while keeping costs to a minimum.
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TUNISIA
FEDERATION TUNISIENNE DE L’AUTOMOBILE (FTA)
MOTOR SPORT DEVELOPMENT
Implementing a training programme for officials as part of ongoing efforts to improve consistency of event management and to boost safety in motor sport nationally. With the aim of further upskilling on-event officials, the Federation Tunisienne de l’Automobile (FTA) proposed a new safety training programme for motor sport officials, designed to accommodate 50 participants. In the short term the programme would improve the competency of motor sport officials to increase the safety of motor sport events, with the longer term goal being to attract more officials and competitors to Tunisian motor sport. FTA would work with Regional Training Provider the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban as part of the programme. The project would constitute a continuation of FTA’s multiyear efforts to improve safety and management training for officials. Additionally, the FTA would acquire additional timing equipment for use in national events.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) INDIA
Cluster programme involving India, Sri Lanka and Nepal aimed at raising the level of female participation in motor sport through implementation of the FIA’s Girls on Track programme.
THE FEDERATION OF MOTOR SPORTS CLUBS OF INDIA (FMSCI)
Following a rally officials training programme in 2017 and a 2018 initiative to upgrade the Kari Motor Speedway, in 2019 the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) proposed a cluster programme with Sri Lanka and Nepal to increase female participation in motor sport. The programme would see the three countries launch an FIA Girls on Track programme for approximately 300 participants. The Clubs would engage in a social media campaign to get young girls interested in karting and rather than simply encouraging girls with an outing in a kart the campaign would also teach driving and safety equipment tips. The programme would take place across four cities in India, one in Sri Lanka and one in Nepal and after the completion of six karting slaloms in the six locations a final would take place after which the top 12 girls would be invited to race in a Girls on Track karting series, while the overall winner would receive a fullysponsored drive in India’s National Karting Championship.
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Pan-Regional Projects (Clusters) UNITED KINGDOM
MOTORSPORT UK
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Cluster programme involving the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia to provide for the launch of the Dare to be Different/ Girls on Track programme. In partnership with Germany’s DMSB and Australia’s CAMS, Britain’s Motorsport UK launched the Dare to be Different programme in 2018 with the goal of inspiring the next generation of young women to break through preconceptions about motor sport and to consider the sport as a genuine career option, both on and off the track. For 2019 Motorsport UK aimed to continue the initiative. The ASN would work closely with partners in the cluster to promote the training programme to community members in each country. At each Dare to be Different event the girls are divided into groups and take part in a range of activities, including karting, a STEM competition, a pit stop challenge, as well as media and fitness training. For the expanded 2019 programme the Clubs intended to run seven events in the UK, five in Germany and eight in Australia, as well as 10 events around significant motor sport events in each territory.
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We support our members and wish to participate in their development with transparency, fair play and integrity As an international federation of motor sport and mobility organisations, the statutory mission of the FIA is to develop motor sport throughout the world and to promote safe, sustainable and accessible mobility for all. Providing direct support to FIA members, particularly those that need it most, is at the heart of our mission. That is why the FIA has developed and implemented the FIA Sport Grant Programme and FIA Mobility Grant Programme. Both programmes allocate the technical and financial support of the FIA to the most praiseworthy projects submitted by FIA members in compliance with FIA Grant Programme guidelines. Transparency, integrity and fair play are the guiding principles of our FIA Grant Programmes. Transparency As an open and accountable organisation, the FIA publishes all notable information on FIA Grant Programmes on the FIA websites: programme guidelines, selection methodology and criteria, and list of awarded projects. Integrity The FIA takes a zero tolerance approach to misconduct and unethical behaviours, and the FIA Grant Programme guidelines duly reflect this principle. Grants are provided to FIA members for development purposes only and upon submission of a detailed and structured project. Any funds received must be used for the purposes of the project only.
Reporting and monitoring systems are in place to tightly control the use of funds and avoid any possible misuse. Fair Play The FIA supports the development needs of its members in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and in harmony with the principles of political neutrality and independence. FIA Grant Programmes were designed taking into account best practices, such as the principles of good governance promoted by the International Olympic Committee through the Olympic Charter, the IOC Code of Ethics and the Olympic Solidarity Plan. The FIA assesses in depth all the applications submitted by its members, and independent experts may also be involved to review the content of projects. The final decision to award a grant is taken democratically by several FIA governing bodies representing the FIA member community. This ensures that commendable projects are awarded in the most equitable manner. The principles of good governance also require the FIA to continuously review and improve its processes. The FIA Grant Programmes are no exception and are subject to optimisation year upon year. This is made possible thanks to the contribution of the FIA governing bodies, the FIA Administration and the support of third-party advisors appointed by the FIA, with the purpose of evaluating the solidity of the FIA’s internal control system and identifying possible improvements.
All grants are formalised in a written agreement between the FIA and the member concerned.
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